211130 — Natural Gas Extraction
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) the exploration, development, and/or the production of natural gas from wells in which the hydrocarbons will initially flow or can be produced using normal or enhanced drilling and extraction techniques or (2) the recovery of liquid hydrocarbons from oil and gas field gases. Establishments primarily engaged in sulfur recovery from natural gas are included in this industry (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Performing gas field services for operators on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Industry 21311,
- Support Activities for Mining;
- The combined activities of crude petroleum and natural gas extraction--are classified in Industry Group
- 2111, Oil and Gas Extraction, based on the primary activity of the establishment;
- Manufacturing acyclic and cyclic hydrocarbons from refined petroleum or converting refined petroleum
- into liquid hydrocarbons (i.e., petrochemicals)--are classified in Industry 325110, Petrochemical
- Manufacturing;
- Refining crude petroleum into refined petroleum and liquid hydrocarbons--are classified in Industry
- 324110, Petroleum Refineries; and
- Recovering helium from natural gas--are classified in Industry 325120, Industrial Gas Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 1311 - Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas (via SIC1987:1311→NAICS1997:211111→2002:211111→2007:211111→2012:211111→2017:211130→2022:211130)
- SIC 1321 - Natural Gas Liquids (via SIC1987:1321→NAICS1997:211112→2002:211112→2007:211112→2012:211112→2017:211130→2022:211130)
- SIC 2819 - Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, NEC (via SIC1987:2819→NAICS1997:211112→2002:211112→2007:211112→2012:211112→2017:211130→2022:211130)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 6830 — Gases: Compressed and Liquefied
- PSC 9620 — Minerals, Natural and Synthetic
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 211130 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 211130 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Natural Gas Extraction' under Sector 21 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 211130? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,250 employees for NAICS code 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 211130? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 1311 - Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas, 1321 - Natural Gas Liquids, 2819 - Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 211130:
- Sector 21 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 211130 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Natural Gas Extraction).
- IRS PBA Code for Oil and Gas Extraction — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.